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Many people mistakenly think that acne is limited to puberty. In reality, millions of adults have this inflammatory skin condition. Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the world. One study suggests that 85% of women and 15% of men have adult acne. Some have had...
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For this edition of Cosmetic Quarterly, we’re doing a Q&A with Dr. Mackenzie Gwynne, MD about the importance of healthy skin, how to achieve it and maintain it during National Healthy Skin Month! How can you tell your skin is or is not healthy? This can be tricky. Assessing skin health...
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Approximately 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. That’s upwards of 3 million skin cancer diagnoses each year in this country alone. As skin cancer is so prevalent and can be developed by people of any skin tone, it’s important to be diligent...
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As the Charleston temperature starts to drop, you may find yourself noticing dry, itchy skin on yourself or your loved ones. Dry skin can be just that, dry skin, or it could be something more serious, such as eczema. October is Eczema Awareness Month and while it can be...
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Have you been wondering if skin cancer can affect your specific skin type? The short answer is… Yes. While certain skin types have a higher risk of getting skin cancer, all skin types are at risk. You mean even if I don’t get burned from the sun, I can...
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If you’re struggling with acne from the summer months, you’ve probably had people recommend exposing your skin to the sun as a possible remedy. We’re here to tell you, there are better ways to treat your acne! How can the sun help my acne? This is a tricky question....
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Melanoma. You’ve probably heard of this specific type of skin cancer, but what is it? Let’s dive in and talk all things melanoma. Melanoma is one of the most concerning forms of skin cancer, however, patients typically have favorable outcomes with detected and treated early. This cancer is caused...
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As much as we all love summer, the lovely season can bring with it some not-so-lovely skin conditions. If you suffer from summer rashes, keep reading on ways to prevent them! Folliculitis Folliculitis occurs when some of your hair follicles become inflamed and infected. It can lead to itchy,...
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If you have been diagnosed with psoriasis, you’ve likely experienced a much-dreaded flare. Psoriasis flares can occur when you least expect it and can really put a damper on your confidence, and your plans. Let’s chat about ways to treat psoriasis flare-ups! 1. See a dermatologist If you think...
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Mohs surgery is known as the gold standard for removing many types of skin cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Mohs surgery is often the treatment of choice for skin cancers that are located in areas where you want to preserve as much healthy tissue...
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